Gold Teeth

Gold Teeth

Gold Teeth are a five-piece electro-rock band from South-West London. They form in February 2008 from the remains of several local groups and develop a sound built around danceable pop energy and restless, overlapping influences. Their line-up includes vocalist Joe da Costa, keyboardist Johny Tams, guitarist Nick Rowson, bassist George Longworth and drummer Will Ritson.

Style and influences

The band make music intended for dancing, but with darker, more uneasy undertones drawn from suburban nights and a desire to break up everyday boredom. Their sound brings together elements of calypso, ska, progressive rock, indie, afro-beat and hip hop, and they are associated with a broad electro-rock and synth-based approach.

Band identity

Gold Teeth are described as a group with a strong internal tension and a wide range of taste, with the members disagreeing about music even while working closely together. They are also linked with a fondness for balloons, Paul Simon, Jay-Z, Blur, festivals and kingsize Rizla, and they attract attention from record-label representatives before releasing material.

Notable track

Their anthem Everybody stands out as a key song, described as an accidental soundtrack for nightclub activity and a track with broad appeal.